By: Ms. Cindy Kelly Intra Oral scanners for the dental practice, much like computers and cell phones, have become smaller, faster, more accurate, more affordable and undoubtedly something we can’t live without. I/O scanning software continues to evolve and become more user-friendly, streamlining workflows and shortening turnaround times. “The accuracy, patient comfort and time effectiveness of intraoral scanners are incomparable to traditional techniques. The percentage of dentist-clients prescribing digital restorations

Many of us were fortunate to emerge from the past year intact — physically, mentally, andfinancially, giving us so much to be thankful for. We have the opportunity to use this experience to become more thoughtful and intentional and less judgmental and reactive. We could appreciate more and criticize less. We could, for a lack of a better word, be kinder. If history is any guide, we are at risk

By: Jeff Feakes As a partner or co-owner of a dental practice, you’ve spent years building a valuable financial interest in your business. Of course, you want to protect your business and your family should something happen to you but are unsure of the appropriate methods to accomplish this goal. One of the most common methods is a buy-sell agreement. Buy-sells ensure, upon passing, that the surviving members of your

By: Sheila Stille, DDS; Karen Foster, DDS; and Joann LeClaire, RDH, MS “Disability” is defined as any physical, developmental, sensory, behavioral, cognitive, or emotional impairment or limiting condition that requires medical management, health care intervention, and/or use of specialized services or programs.3 Developmental disabilities originate before the age of 18 and are expected to continue indefinitely. Typically, patients in this population have multiple interacting medical, cognitive and/or behavioral problems, are

By: Paul Battista, Battista Design Group For many patients, visiting a healthcare provider can be an emotion-filled experience, with feelings ranging from nervousness to apprehension. But your facility can set the stage for your patients’ experience. The atmosphere your patients encounter upon stepping through the door can go a long way toward putting them at ease and the right ambiance will complement your caring professional services. The physical surroundings of

By: Ms. Alisha Prince Mr. Smith told his dentist that his spouse will call to confirm his next appointments. The well-meaning dentist reassured him that his wife can call the office anytime to confirm the appointment. Mr. Smith has been married to his husband for over ten years. People on the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and more) spectrum face situations like this almost every day. These

 By: Dr. Allen Vean What will you tell your children, grandchildren, and hopefully your great-grandchildren about the events of the last fourteen months? What an incredible part of American history we have all witnessed. Unfortunately, this part of history that has affected our profession is not quite over. As we progress to some sort of herd immunity with vaccinations and other precautions, the effects of the pandemic are still with

 By: Dr. Patrick Prendergast No matter where you get your news today, theworld continues to deliver a message that seems toleave us more confused and uncertain by the day.Clearly, COVID-19 isn’t done with us yet! And still amidthis cacophony of opinions, each of us have managed tocontinue living our lives, caring for our families (bothpersonal and practice based), and making importantdecisions as thoughtfully as possible each and everyday. For just

 By: Mr. Steven Karsh Indeed, we are living in unprecedented times as we enter a new phase of the pandemic. A look at the economic landscape tells us we have (for now): 1. Record levels of economic stimulus – both fiscal (government spending) and monetary (Federal Reserve)2. Historically low interest rates3. Increased inflation expectations4. High unemployment5. Stock market at an all-time high So, what does this mean for our portfolios?

 By: Mr. Gary Benson, Esq. and Mr. Sean O’Brien, Esq. If 2021 brings Colorado employers hope for a new year where COVID-19 doesn’t dominate your every thought. However, employers need to be aware of several significant changes to Colorado state law that went into effect at the beginning of 2021, some of which directly relate to COVID-19. The Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (the “Equal Pay Act”) and the

This editorial is part of a special series on Women in Dentistry for Women’s History Month.By: Dr. Tieraona Low Dog In a culture that places a premium on success and accomplishment, it can be challenging to escape the pressure to be perfect. We run ourselves into the ground to avoid making mistakes, and when we do (because we’re human beings), we can’t help but feel like we’ve failed. Why didn’t

By: Trisha O’Hehir, MS, RDH Several things can go wrong with mouth breathing, leading to a cascade of health problems. The most obvious are dry mouth and lack of nasal filtration. Dryness leads to enlarged and inflamed tonsils and adenoids and an increased risk of upper respiratory tract infections. Dryness in the mouth and throat also leads to the collapse of the throat and the tongue falling into the throat